EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question.

Scottishredneck · 06-23-2017, 07:22 PM

So I have the EZGO Powerwise QE Charger for my 36v cart. Looking to get a new set of batteries, since the ones I have are 7 years old.

Been reading about chargers today, and I am curious to find out if the Powerwise QE is recommended for use, after spending my hard earned $$s.

Also, can I leave this charger plugged in without any fear of doing any damage? Does it switch off when the charge is completed?

cgtech · 06-23-2017, 10:41 PM

That QE charger is a ticking time bomb for when it will stop working, I'm surprised it's still going now. Get a DPI charger from www.cartsunlimited.net , best price on the net. That QE charger won't "harm" your batteries for leaving it plugged in, but no guarantees it will keep them charged either (that will harm them). The DPI will keep them charged when you leave it plugged in. I got a whole pile of those QE chargers like you have, dead.

Scottishredneck · 06-24-2017, 11:16 AM

Thanks cgtech for your input, much appreciated.

yurtle · 06-24-2017, 11:41 AM

Ditto. You pay hundreds of dollars on your batteries. A few more hundred will help you get your money's worth.

hyper1 · 03-13-2018, 01:29 PM

why is the qe so bad?

usgicollector · 03-13-2018, 01:52 PM

Well the older chargers you could repair them yourself and they were built like a tank. The QE are very light weight and only dealer repairable I believe. The cost to repair isn't much off from the cost on a new DPI charger. So not worth repairing for most people.

cgtech · 03-13-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by usgicollector

Well the older chargers you could repair them yourself and they were built like a tank. The QE are very light weight and only dealer repairable I believe. The cost to repair isn't much off from the cost on a new DPI charger. So not worth repairing for most people.

I'm a dealer, I can't repair them either. The "ac board" is supposed to be available, but it's not. The AC board never fails. I can get cords, that's it.

hyper1 · 03-14-2018, 06:18 PM

anyone have a bad they dont want?

SBIRD! · 03-14-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hyper1

anyone have a bad they dont want?

Where are you located? I've got a 48v powerwise boat anchor that trips 110 breakers when plugged in, it's on the scrap pile inside a barn.

cgtech · 03-15-2018, 12:49 AM

Why? You want a really nice heatsink with a bunch of other garbage chips and things attached? I have a pile of em. I already tried making a golf cart air conditioner with peltier elements, too much power useage.

06-23-2017, 10:41 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question. That QE charger is a ticking time bomb for when it will stop working, I'm surprised it's still going now. Get a DPI charger from www.cartsunlimited.net , best price on the net. That QE charger won't "harm" your batteries for leaving it plugged in, but no guarantees it will keep them charged either (that will harm them). The DPI will keep them charged when you leave it plugged in. I got a whole pile of those QE chargers like you have, dead.

06-24-2017, 11:16 AM	#3
Scottishredneck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 5	Re: EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question. Thanks cgtech for your input, much appreciated.

06-24-2017, 11:41 AM	#4
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question. Ditto. You pay hundreds of dollars on your batteries. A few more hundred will help you get your money's worth.

03-13-2018, 01:29 PM	#5
hyper1 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 91	Re: EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question. why is the qe so bad?

03-13-2018, 01:52 PM	#6
usgicollector Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NE Indiana & SW Florida Posts: 3,238	Re: EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question. Well the older chargers you could repair them yourself and they were built like a tank. The QE are very light weight and only dealer repairable I believe. The cost to repair isn't much off from the cost on a new DPI charger. So not worth repairing for most people.

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03-14-2018, 06:18 PM	#8
hyper1 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 91	Re: EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question. anyone have a bad they dont want?

03-15-2018, 12:49 AM	#10
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: EZGO Powerwise QE Charger question. Why? You want a really nice heatsink with a bunch of other garbage chips and things attached? I have a pile of em. I already tried making a golf cart air conditioner with peltier elements, too much power useage.

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